With championship aspirations on both sides of the ice, Panthers currently sit atop the Atlantic Division at 32-19-3, while the Capitals lead the Metropolitan Division at 34-11-7.

The Capitals aren't making any changes, as they hope they can continue to find chemistry and find offense at all strengths. Logan Thompson will get the start, with coach Spencer Carbery deciding to use him in back-to-back games.

The defending champion Florida Panthers will visit the Capital One Arena on Tuesday night to play the Washington Capitals. Washington (34-11-7, in the Metropolitan Division) has been playing lights out all season and currently has 75 points,